Guardianship and Powers of Attorney

You can apply to have VCAT appoint a guardianA person who makes personal lifestyle decisions on behalf of someone with a disability, including decisions about their living arrangements, work arrangements, medical treatment and access to people and services.
, appoint an administrator, cancel these appointments or decide on matters about powers of attorney.

Account by Administrator

Current administrators must complete and lodge an online Account by Administrator (ABA) by 30 September 2019 unless VCAT has ordered otherwise. Lodging an ABA is a mandatory legal requirement to ensure that the represented person's finances are being managed appropriately. Lodge your application, access and continue an existing application, upload supporting documents and find out how to pay the Annual Administration Fee on our Account by Administrator page.

Medical enduring power of attorney

A person who was given the power to make medical decisions on behalf of someone else was previously called a medical agent. This person is now called a medical treatment decision makerA person who has the authority to make medical treatment decisions on behalf of another person.
under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016.

Organisations that may be able to help you

Provides advice, education, information, research and support services on guardianship and advocacy matters for Victorians living with a disability. Also undertakes the role of guardian for some Victorians.

Provides Victorians with free legal information. They also offer legal representation for people who meet eligibility criteria based on their financial and individual circumstances, and the nature of the legal issue.

Provides personal financial administration to Victorians who, due to mental illness, injury or disabilityA condition that restricts a person's physical or mental capacity to interact in their environment. Disability can be temporary, situational or permanent.
, are unable to fully manage their own affairs.

Represents and supports adults with an intellectual disabilitySignificant limitations in learning, reasoning and problem solving as well as everyday social and practical skills. These limitations originate before the age of 18.
, to enhance community participation and self-determination. Provides support in registering complaints with the DisabilityA condition that restricts a person's physical or mental capacity to interact in their environment. Disability can be temporary, situational or permanent.
Services Commissioner or working with the Office of the Public Advocate.

Established under the DisabilityA condition that restricts a person's physical or mental capacity to interact in their environment. Disability can be temporary, situational or permanent.
Act 2006 to improve services for people with a disabilityA condition that restricts a person's physical or mental capacity to interact in their environment. Disability can be temporary, situational or permanent.
in Victoria through assisting in the resolution of complaints raised by or on behalf of people who receive services.

A community legal centre providing free legal services for people with disabilityA condition that restricts a person's physical or mental capacity to interact in their environment. Disability can be temporary, situational or permanent.
, their carers and advocates.

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